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referral to specialists:

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ENT, SPL, educators, genetic counselors, psychologists

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counseling that involves reporting the results of the hearing evaluation and recommendations (i.e., explaining the audiogram, need for hearing aids, and assistive devices)

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diagnostic counseling

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counseling that encourages an empathy toward the patient’s feelings about their HL; involves active listening

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personal adjustment counseling

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support groups:

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Hearing Loss Association of America; Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf; National Association of the Deaf

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training in the use of auditory and visual cues

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speechreading training

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visual cues involves awareness of:

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facial expressions, body gestures, body movements

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communication strategies: Be My Main Man, Honey

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be in the same room
maintain distance between 3-6 ft
minimize noise in the room
maximize the room lighting 
use hearing aids when possible
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used for individuals who identify with the deaf culture

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“D”

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used to describe hearing status or category of HL; do not use the auditory channel for speech reception

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“d”

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objective measures which are used to determine the efficacy of treatment

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outcome measures

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signs that are created by the hands and is the primary communication methodology used by the Deaf

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ASL

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emphasis in the use of auditory channel and hearing aids/cochlear implants; no training in the use of sign language or speechreading

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Auditory-Verbal Approach

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emphasis in the use of auditory channel and hearing aids/cochlear implants and speechreading training; no training in the use of sign language

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Aural/Oral

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most popular teaching method for children with severe to profound HL; emphasizes the use of all modalities–signs, audition, hearing aids/CIs, and speechreading–in order to develop communication skills

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Total Communication